Newcastle-based scientists have created a new type of super-light material – after taking inspiration from the wings of dragonflies.
An international team of experts, led by scientists from Newcastle University, has come up with an innovative form of the material aerogel.
As well as being ultra-light, aerogel is the most porous...
Washing your clothes on the delicate wash could be contributing to the problem of plastic pollution in our oceans, according to research done in Newcastle.
The issue of plastic pollution in oceans – and the devastating effect it has on fish, birds and marine mammals – is one of the...
Last week saw the first ever Newcastle Construction Week – during which a range of events took place across Newcastle and Gateshead aimed at young people between 18 and 24.
These events gave youngsters the chance to try a number of practical workshops, take part in site visits to key...
The future of Newcastle’s parks and allotments will be decided by an innovative mix of online and offline methods.
Newcastle City Council, which has experienced a 91% cut in its parks budget since 2010, has been looking into new ways to fund and maintain its allotments and parks.
One of the...
The 27-year-old has scored 523 points in his 106 games for the club, with consultant director of rugby Steve Diamond delighted to retain the services of the Carlisle native.
“I’m really glad that Brett has decided to stay with us because he did have some other options,”
“I think he’s...
Plans for the next phase of the redevelopment of Stephenson Quarter, in Newcastle city centre – which could lead to the creation of over 800 jobs – have been given the go-ahead.
The plans – to build the North East Futures University Technical College (UTC) and a six-storey office block...
A
community group in Walker aimed at the over-55s has received a very welcome
Christmas present.
The
Happy Mondays social group has been granted £500 from YHN’s Positive People
Positive Places fund to run a variety of sessions, including a crafts workshop.
YHN
(Your Homes Newcastle) is an ‘arm’s-length’ management company set up by
Newcastle City Council...
An innovative apprenticeship program originally founded in the Northeast, designed to provide young individuals with a robust groundwork for a career in the construction industry, has demonstrated such remarkable success that it is now expanding worldwide.
The industry-driven PlanBEE programme Ryder and Gateshead College developed to plug a significant skills...
After their successful presentation of Sheku Kanneh-Mason in Ouseburn last December, through the noise has exciting news for Newcastle as they announce a series of shows scheduled for later this year.
The newly revealed lineup for this autumn includes renowned musicians such as Fatma Said, Manchester Collective, Abel Selaocoe &...
A community campaign to rescue a building, which played a vital part in saving lives at sea, has won the support of a leading North East heritage organisation.
Built-in 1879, Cullercoats Watch House was originally a lookout for the local fishing community and a base for the Life Brigade, which...
